Mark R. Ciaralli

cpa, cfe

Partner

Mark has been with Grossman St. Amour CPAs since September 2003. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Mark practices in the areas of audit and attest engagements, financial statement preparation and internal control review. His clients include fire districts, public school districts, government and municipalities, retail distribution, and not-for-profit organizations.

Mark is Past President of the Syracuse Chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and a graduate of Leadership Greater Syracuse Class of 2012.

Member, Board of Directors, Syracuse Opera
Vice President, Board of Directors, Food Bank of Central New York
Past President, Syracuse Chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Past member, Le Moyne College Division of Management Advisory Board
40 Under Forty Award Winner

Earn your CPA credential as soon as possible, be driven to succeed, learn from your peers and superiors, and always be yourself.

What drew you to accounting?

I enjoyed math so I took an accounting course in high school, and then I job shadowed a CPA. I learned a lot and realized that the business was more about people than math.

What’s your proudest achievement?

Seeing all of the people I have worked with over the years be so successful both in and out of our Firm.

Who is (or was) the most influential person in your life?

My father. My professional influence was Terry McCarthy.

What is your favorite quote?

I have two favorite quotes. 1) “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” – Einstein AND 2) “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer

How do you relax when not working?

I enjoy playing golf, spending time with friends at local social gatherings, attending Syracuse Basketball games, and I always love a great meal in downtown Syracuse!